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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal pool ladder, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

1.9 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Jason

£93

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'No Diving' notice, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a sign indicating the name of the hotel.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

1.5 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Cammie

£54

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a row of houses, and a calm body of water.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A boat docked at a wooden pier with a gravel beach in the foreground and houses in the background.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small deck.

3. The Bays Edge

0.3 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Lawanna

£217

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by orange chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a view of a lake.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

1.9 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Katherine

£79

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

1.6 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Katrina

£57

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

6. Ahoy Inn Guesthouse

10 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Debbie

£120

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

7. The Wave at Marblehead

6.2 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Rachel

£111

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone border and rocks, with two wooden chairs facing it.

A reception area with a wooden counter, black bar stools, framed pictures on the wall, a red door, and a 'hello' mat at the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a seating area with two chairs.

A motel with a covered parking area, wooden benches, and planter boxes with flowers.

8. Explorer Rest & Recreation

9.7 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Edvan

£75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.

A modern interior with a central snack display, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern hotel building with two prominent signs reading "tru by Hilton" and a covered entrance area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

12 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

William

£75

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered walkway.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a flat-screen TV.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, benches, and a weight rack.

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

11.4 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Genevra

£84

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a shower area.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a mirror.

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and arched windows.

A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a balcony.

11. South Shore Inn

9.3 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Natalie

£61

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations.

A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

12. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

7 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Jennifer

£174

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A log cabin-style hotel with a pond and fountain, surrounded by trees.

A log cabin with a number 112 sign, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a building with a metal roof, and a view of a dock and water.

13. Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

7.3 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Darius

£257

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A porch with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a black and white patterned doormat.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave. There are two wicker chairs and a small potted plant on the counter.

A wooden staircase with a glass window displaying a compass.

A dining area with a round table, patterned chairs, and wooden paneling.

14. The Washington Boutique Hotel

7.3 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Grace

£139

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A modern room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bench.

A sign for Cedar Stables Inn & Suites at Boutique Hotel, featuring a directional arrow.

A bathroom sink with a soap dispenser and three rolled towels on a tray.

15. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

8.9 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Bradley

£88

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

12.2 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Mariah

£99

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool and outdoor seating.

Outdoor seating with umbrellas, a pool, and a building with windows.

A hotel with a central swimming pool surrounded by sun umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A hotel lobby with blue and yellow seating, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a window with an umbrella outside.

17. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

8.9 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Danielle

£93

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth marker, red lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and pendant lighting.

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and informational posters on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

12 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Debra

£63

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

A log cabin-style building with a stone fireplace, large windows, and chandeliers.

An indoor arcade with various gaming machines, including claw machines and racing games.

A restaurant with wooden floors, multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a hanging airplane model.

19. Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

10.7 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

David

£119

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a large decorative wall piece, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A restaurant with wooden panel ceilings, white walls, and a herringbone floor. There are round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator with a digital display.

20. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

4.4 mi from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Jacqueline

£98

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island	9.2 Wonderful 121 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
The Bays Edge	8.6 Excellent 103 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH	7.6 Good 1,003 reviews	View

Top The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was decent."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay & will definitely stay again."

Marblehead Camper 200 Yards From Water!

10/10 Excellent

"The camper was clean and had everything we needed to cook. Our host was superior. Anytime I called he arrived within 5 minutes. It’s a great quiet place to stay and relax."

Cozy Lake Erie B&B + Breakfast Near Lighthouse

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great weekend at the islands and this was the perfect place to spend our evening. The breakfast that was served Sunday morning was ver delicious and filling. Hosts were very pleasant and knowledgeable of the area We will definitely return the next time we are in the area"

Stay at this Port Clinton guest unit w/boat/trailer parking & plug in, AC, WiFi!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! Clean I mean your a bunch of guys here to sleep and fish. We can clean and cook our fish here. Or there is a Walmart right on the corner and other stuff in the area. Great place. Definitely recommend."

Explore, Relax, Repeat in Marblehead

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the Victorian Inn for a long weekend; we traveled to Marblehead to go to the Marblehead Lighthouse (which is amazing) and to spend a day at Kelleys Island. The Victorian Inn was the perfect location as the Lighthouse was only a 5-minute drive and the Ferry to Kelleys Island was only a 9-minute drive. We stayed in the Unique Marker Hideaway Room #3. The Room was beautiful and extremely clean!! Cleanliness is one of the most important things to me when I stay somewhere. The Victorian Inn is one of the cleanest places I've ever stayed! The bed was comfortable and the bathroom fully stocked with plush towels, hairdryer and toiletries. The bathroom was very clean everything was spotless! It was a hot weekend and the air conditioning in the room worked great and kept us cool. The entire Inn was clean and so comfortable. The gathering room had the most comfortable recliners and couches. We relaxed in the recliners after a long day. The grounds surrounding the Inn are so beautiful. The flowers and yard were well maintained. We loved watching the hummingbirds! The cook, Kelly was so welcoming and her breakfast was delicious. She gave us recommendations for things to do during our stay. The owner Shelly was wonderful to work with. She answered questions we had before we booked the room and contacted us the day we arrived to make sure our room was perfect and we had everything we needed. Our experience at the Victorian Inn was wonderful from booking to checking out!! We highly recommend staying in this beautiful Inn!! Thank you, Shelly, for a great experience! Kelly and your cleaning crew are the best!!"

The Stargazer`s Retreat at The Cedar

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time, perfect location for us, we would love to come back!"

Stay in Style! Family Getaway by the Erie Shores

10/10 Excellent

"The property was clean, had a beautiful outdoor area, and the rooms, and staff was amazing, I would defiantly stay here again."

Other attractions near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky.

East Harbor State Park

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit East Harbor State Park during your travels to Marblehead. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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A white house with green shutters and a lighthouse with a red top.

The Keeper’s House

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Marblehead with a trip to The Keeper’s House. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

8.4/10 (27 reviews)

After visiting Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Liberty Aviation Museum

8.6/10 (57 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Liberty Aviation Museum during your travels in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Gideon Owen Wine Company

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gideon Owen Wine Company during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Shade Acres Campground

7.4/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Shade Acres Campground during your travels to Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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North Swimming Beach

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Swimming Beach during your trip to Marblehead? Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark is located in a family-friendly area of Port Clinton known for its beautiful island views and fun-filled attractions. You'll find 280 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

Adjacent to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark, The Bays Edge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this condo features in-room washers/dryers and digital TV. Other good options within 5 miles include Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

Expedia has 280 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark.

What can I see and do near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Catawba Island State Park Beach, Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and North Swimming Beach. Stopping by East Harbor State Park, Catawba Island State Park or Island Adventures Family Fun Center is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Liberty Aviation Museum and The Keeper's House.

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Our top choices for The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

3. The Bays Edge

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

6. Ahoy Inn Guesthouse

7. The Wave at Marblehead

8. Explorer Rest & Recreation

9. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

11. South Shore Inn

12. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

13. Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

14. The Washington Boutique Hotel

15. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

17. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

18. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

19. Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

20. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

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Top The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

Marblehead Camper 200 Yards From Water!

Cozy Lake Erie B&B + Breakfast Near Lighthouse

Stay at this Port Clinton guest unit w/boat/trailer parking & plug in, AC, WiFi!

Explore, Relax, Repeat in Marblehead

The Stargazer`s Retreat at The Cedar

Stay in Style! Family Getaway by the Erie Shores

Other attractions near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

East Harbor State Park

The Keeper’s House

Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

Liberty Aviation Museum

Gideon Owen Wine Company

Shade Acres Campground

North Swimming Beach

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